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Priest

Medium · Humanoid · CR 2 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Monstrous Menagerie

32 (5d8+10)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Humanoid

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 450

Initiative Bonus +0

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Passive Perception 13

Saving Throws

Wisdom +5 Charisma +3

Skills

Insight +5 Medicine +5 Persuasion +3 Religion +3

Languages

any two

Traits

Spellcasting

The priest is a 5th level spellcaster. Their spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 13 +5to hit with spell attacks). They have the following cleric spells prepared:

Cantrips (at will): Light, Sacred Flame, Thaumaturgy
1st-Level (4 slots): Ceremony, Detect Evil and Good, Guiding Bolt, Healing Word
2nd-Level (3 slots): Lesser Restoration, Zone of Truth
3rd-Level (2 slots): Dispel Magic, Spirit Guardians

Actions

Dispel Magic

(3rd-Level; V, S) The priest scours the magic from one creature object or magical effect within 120 feet that they can see. A spell ends if it was cast with a 3rd-level or lower spell slot. For spells using a 4th-level or higher spell slot the priest makes a Wisdom ability check (DC 10 + the spells level) for each one ending the effect on a success.

Guiding Bolt

+5 to hit, range 120 ft (36.6 m). Hit: 4d6 radiant damage.

(1st-Level; V, S) Ranged Spell Attack: +5 to hit, range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (4d6) radiant damage and the next attack roll made against the target before the end of the priests next turn has advantage.

Mace

+3 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d6+1 radiant damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d6 + 1) bludgeoning damage. On a hit the priest can expend a spell slot to deal 7 (2d6) radiant damage plus an extra 3 (1d6) radiant damage for each level of the spell slot expended above 1st.

Sacred Flame

(Cantrip; V, S) One creature the priest can see within 60 feet makes a DC 13 Dexterity saving throw taking 9 (2d8) radiant damage on a failure. This spell ignores cover.

Spirit Guardians

(3rd-Level; V, S, M, Concentration) Spectral forms surround the priest in a 10-foot radius for 10 minutes. The priest can choose creatures they can see to be unaffected by the spell. Other creatures treat the area as difficult terrain and when a creature enters the area for the first time on a turn or starts its turn there it makes a DC 13 Wisdom saving throw taking 10 (3d6) radiant or necrotic damage (priests choice) on a failure or half damage on a success.

Bonus Actions

Healing Word

(1st-Level; V) The priest or a living creature within 60 feet regains 5 (1d4 + 3) hit points. The priest can't cast this spell and a 1st-level or higher spell on the same turn.

About Priest

Priest is a medium humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 2. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 32 hit points (derived from 5d8+10).

Priest has communication capabilities including any two. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Priest

2 tips available

When using Priest in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Mid-level Encounter: Ideal for parties levels 3-8 as solo or small groups
Terrain Advantage: Use terrain to offset moderate combat abilities

Player Guide: Facing Priest

2 strategies available

When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:

Moderate Threat: Prepare standard combat tactics
Tactical Advantage: Use terrain and positioning

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 2.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 4 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 600 XP
Hard: 900 XP
Deadly: 1,200 XP

Based on D&D 5e Dungeon Master's Guide encounter building guidelines. CR roughly equals party level for medium encounters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the challenge rating of Priest?: Priest has a Challenge Rating of 2, making it appropriate for parties of level 2.0.
What type of creature is Priest?: Priest is a Medium Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Priest speak?: Priest can communicate in any two.